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The Bluff-North Side surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Bluff-North Side surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bluff-North Side sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bluff-North Side this week:
The surf forecast for The Bluff-North Side over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 24s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Bluff-North Side in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 13th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bluff-North Side over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | |
3299 | 2681 | 1430 | 1869 | 1734 | 2003 | 2475 | 4800 | 3329 | 1888 | 1604 | 1235 | 809 | 734 | 546 | 607 | 1055 | 553 | 398 | 331 | 312 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:58PM1.88m | 5:16AM2.08m | 5:54PM2.02m | 6:08AM2.18m | 6:45PM2.18m | 6:58AM2.29m | 7:34PM2.33m | 7:47AM2.38m | 8:21PM2.46m | 8:35AM2.43m | 9:09PM2.54m | 9:24AM2.44m | 9:58PM2.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:47AM0.52m | 11:03PM0.57m | 11:40AM0.38m | 11:58PM0.47m | 12:30PM0.24m | 00:51AM0.35m | 1:18PM0.10m | 1:42AM0.24m | 2:05PM-0.00m | 2:31AM0.16m | 2:52PM-0.06m | 3:21AM0.11m | 3:40PM-0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
— | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 3299 | 2681 | 1430 | 1869 | 1734 | 2003 | 1889 | 4800 | 3329 | 1888 | 1604 | 1235 | 809 | 734 | 471 | 607 | 1055 | 553 | 398 | 331 | 171 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | W 26 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SSE 5 | SW 10 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 235 | 1061 | 1875 | 2475 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 140 | 372 | 546 | 236 | 8 | 50 | 18 | 59 | 312 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | ESE 4 | SSE 5 | E 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 674 | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | 8 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 25 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 13 | 17 | 39 | 27 | 0 | 32 | 42 | 27 | 42 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 32 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 47 |
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Information about the The Bluff-North Side Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Bluff-North Side provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bluff-North Side can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bluff-North Side surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Bluff-North Side) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Bluff-North Side may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near The Bluff-North Side, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 22 km (14 miles) away.
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